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Dr. Rashid Sharaf M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5131 Medical Dr Suite 120 San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Rashid Sharaf is a nephrologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Sharaf specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sharaf most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Rawalpindi Medical College 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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